Janie Williams took her place in the front row at her weekly Balance Challenge class, beaming as if she couldn’t wait for the huffing and puffing to begin. Nearly an hour later, after twisting and ...

Janie Williams took her place in the front row at the weekly Balance Challenge class at her local senior center. Nearly an hour later, after twisting and turning along with two dozen other workout ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Experts warn that balance may become one of the most important predictors of mobility and independence as people age.

Geauga County residents ages 60 and older are invited to attend the next Matter of Balance class to be held Feb. 4-27, every Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Middlefield Senior Center, ...

At the Yuba City Senior Center, Agency on Aging Area 4, which serves aging adults and adults with disabilities, is facilitating free A Matter of Balance classes. A Matter of Balance is a program ...

The Geauga County Department on Aging announced a new series of Matter of Balance classes starting Jan. 6. They will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday through Jan. 30 at the Chardon ...

Wednesdays are for workouts at Saint Joseph Health System. They're offering free online classes for seniors every Wednesday. Dave Stahl, wellness director at St. Paul's senior living facility, hosts ...

Teri Lemoine, foreground, leads Janie Williams, center, and others during the weekly Balance Challenge class this month at the Culver City Senior Center. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) Janie ...